International Women's Day Lunch 2025

You are warmly invited to join us at the MGGS International Women' Day Lunch. On this day each year, we gather to celebrate and honour the generations of women who have passed through the School; bold and courageous leaders of change who challenge the status quo and set a fine example for our Grammarians. 

This year's lunch will feature Emily Hensley Award Winner, Paris Thomson (2008) as the guest speaker. In the spirit of celebration, we encourage you to invite someone who you think represents this year's theme - including family, friends and colleagues outside of the MGGS community.

Together, let’s #MarchForward: For ALL Women and Girls.

International Women's Day Lunch
Date: Friday 7 March 2025
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm (Please arrive from 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start)
Location: The Lyceum Club
Ridgway Place
Melbourne 3000
Cost: $125 per person
Includes two-course lunch and beverages

Our Guest Speaker

PARIS THOMSON
2024 Emily Hensley Award Winner
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the film production and content creation industry as the founder and Creative Director of SIRAP, a leading film production studio, Paris Thomson was a co-recipient of the Emily Hensley Award in 2024. Over the past 12 years, she has driven SIRAP to deliver content for clients such as Lexus and Visit Victoria. Paris’ leadership, starting from the age of 21, has been marked by her innovative use of technology and AI to keep the studio at the forefront of the industry. Her dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment has been a cornerstone of her success. Paris’ accolades include being named B&T’s ‘Best of the Best Film Director’ in 2021, and her studio’s recognition by the Australian Marketing Institute for creativity in brand marketing. Beyond her professional achievements, Paris is committed to social causes, producing films for organizations like Giant Steps Melbourne and Flying Fox to support children and young adults with disabilities. She is a dedicated philanthropist, actively involved with the Australian Ballet Young Ambassador Philanthropic Group and serving as Deputy Chair of the Arts Centre Melbourne Contemporary Foundation Board, highlighting her passion for the arts and community engagement.